A month ago, I went to a new European-style café that had opened up here in Chicago.  Their coffee was decent, service was excellent, but the food I found fascinating.  Zuzana and I had crepes filled with tilapia, which were delicious, but I also tried my first taste of Balkan cuisine.  A meat dish known [...]

Summertime is the celebrated moment of the year when dining al fresco can happen for many. The patio furniture is cleaned up, citronella candles lit, and many simply choose to dine outdoors any way they can. Right now I envy anyone with a yard, patio, or balcony. My condo just doesn’t have any of that. [...]

Well, the obvious answer is “yes”. After all, what happens between the 3rd and 5th of July? While the 4th of July isn’t a massive celebratory day the way the US has, I wanted to use this weekend to get a little more creative than the typical barbecue cuisine usually prepared in the US. Years [...]

The first cold air of autumn has been generally known as the season for chili, but I’ve come to know this American dish all year round. Simple in nature, but open to many variations, it’s a dish that works for all seasons and all tastes. I personally love it any time of the year, even [...]

The beautiful city of Vienna is where I’m taking you today, for a lovely meal fit for royalty or peasant. Schnitzel is a simple, but tasty dish that’s been translated into variants all over the world.

I’ve always found it funny how much animosity I see in the United States towards Mexico when it comes to immigration, the people, language, etc…but on the flipside most Americans love the food. I’m not kidding. Look how much franchises like Taco Bell and Chipotle have managed to explode in the US. Tacos and burritos [...]